09/30/2026
The month of September, and particularly September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, offers an important opportunity for organizations to be intentional about reflecting, learning, and taking action.
This is a time to honour survivors, acknowledge the ongoing impacts of residential schools, and for education and dialogue.
While this has inspired many to act in support of reconciliation, a consistent message from these voices is clear: meaningful reconciliation requires fully engaging with the “truth” first.
Reconciliation is an active, ongoing process that stems from truth. Truth comes from listening to Indigenous Peoples’ stories and
personal testimonies about their experiences of systemic oppression, discrimination, and colonization.
Furthermore, to be meaningful, this work must be built into the everyday practices and culture of an organization that extends well beyond a single day.
This means that our Play Cafe plans to be open tomorrow, from 10am until 2pm, and are available to have conversations about meaningful reconciliation. We are here to listen and support... and also to make good coffee for you.
After 2pm, we will be closed to the public and can spend the time doing the necessary work that will honour this ongoing process of deconstructing and unlearning racism.
Thanks for your understanding. We have a strong and lifelong commitment to personal growth here at our Play Cafe.
